updated 4/06/23

To all our valued guests:

For your safety and the safety of our crew, these are some of the measures we have implemented on our vessels. We expect our guests to respect and abide by the guidelines we’ve put in place with safety in mind. Kindly keep in mind there are inherent risks and a social responsibility guests assume by choosing to join us for a charter. We thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation!

If you have recovered from Covid-19 it is HIGHLY recommended you make an appointment with your doctor and have pulmonary function tests completed before returning to diving. The potential of an undeserved DCS hit or a hit worse than the profile would typically indicate is a risk. The research is ongoing and you should proceed with caution. For more info from DAN click here.

  • We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each dive, and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.
  • Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free.
  • After each trip, the vessels are cleaned and sanitized
  • Rental regulators and masks are disinfected with a CDC-recommended and EPA-N list approved solution for Covid-19. We encourage guests to bring their own scuba equipment.

Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness and should stay at home. For more info, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.

Additionally, All employees have been given guidelines from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which include; wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. For more info, please visit https://covid19info.ocgov.com/.

How does Covid-19 change the guest experience?

  • Free Nitrox is still available. 
  • Upon request, we will continue to offer valet-style service in setting up our guest’s personal scuba equipment.
  • Rental regulators and BCD inflators are disinfected with a CDC-recommended and EPA-N list approved solution for Covid-19. We encourage guests that have not yet purchased their own equipment to take the plunge and use Covid19 as your excuse to complete your dive kit! Click here to find more reasons to complete your dive kit!
  • Guests will have their own personal mask rinse bucket on the Honu One.  Do not use spit as a defog.  If you wish to do so wait until you are in the ocean.  We will spray your mask with defog and you will use your individual rinse bucket.
    • The Honu Lele will use the hose to rinse masks.
  • Waivers MUST be signed by 5pm the evening before the morning charter.  Guests will use their personal devices to complete waivers.  You must be able to present your dive card prior to boarding the vessel – physical or ecard.  
  • Guests should bring their own REUSABLE and full water bottle to limit their risk of using the communal water refill station on board.  

Is Hawaii open for tourism?

The State has produced an extensive list of questions and answers associated with the Safe Travels Pre-Testing Program. See the FAQs at: hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs

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